Several washouts have appeared between the South Lake Trail and Lake Minneola at the north end of Victory Pointe. This is likely due to the heavy rains experienced during the last few days. On Wednesday morning, city staff is meeting with...
Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson is hosting a Chili Cookoff on January 16 from 11 am - 2 pm. Prizes will be given for the top 3 and Best Theme. $20 per Chili to Enter / $5 to be taster/Judge. Pay registration...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners is inviting the public to nominate outstanding Lake County women to be considered for induction into the Lake County Women’s Hall of Fame. Nominees must have made significant contributions to the improvement of...
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners previously approved a plan to offer scheduled immunization in response to residents’ concerns. With support from DOH-Lake, the County was able to provide an appointment-based option alongside the health department’s first come,...
Every parkrun brings some fast competition and impressive times. But I'm not sure many of the races will ever surpass this week's staggering results, specifically in terms of the winner's time. UK runner Ollie Garrod dominated the competition, clocking a...
Clermont, already known as a low-crime community, experienced a 14.3% overall reduction in crime in 2020, according to recently released Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) statistics. “Undoubtedly, this reduction in crime is attributed to the dedicated men and women of the...
by clermontwaterfrontparkrun Now that school has begun for most, the hordes of junior athletes are now off racing into a new season or busy sleeping in after stressful weekdays. Despite their absence, this week's parkrun still had a great showing of...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin The City of Clermont has been working on its Downtown and Waterfront Development Plan for quite a few years and remains committed to keeping its community updated with ongoing quarterly updates. The City's...
Submitted by The Animal League Cappuccino is a Dachshund Blend that is about 1 year old and is 14 pounds.  This sweet boy loves to play and is good with other dogs. Come on out and adopt me or one of...
Get ready for an epic weekend of racing in Clermont with two of Florida's longest-running triathlons, the 38th Annual Great Clermont Triathlon, and the 37th Annual Florida Challenge - Intimidator Triathlon. As Florida's traditional triathlon season openers, during the GCT-FCT weekend,...
Have you ever asked yourself how/why some students go through 12 years of elementary, junior, and high school without missing a day? What makes these kids persevere? In part, it's the need to learn, achieve, succeed. But, without the...
Clermont Sailing Center, located at 1050 Victory Way (City of Clermont Boathouse, 0ff West Minneola Ave on Lake Minneola) Can we get any coverage on the Hobie Midwinters Wildcat Regatta hosted by Clermont Sailing Center. We have 38 boats from...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer informative health seminars at People’s Medical School. The seminars, presented in part with Florida Hospital Waterman, are presented by physicians and medical professionals offering insight into healthcare issues. People’s Medical School is a...
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, Lake-Sumter State College has provided over $2,500,000 in scholarships, technology, food distributions, and direct financial support to its students. That number continues to grow. Emergency Deans Emergency Deans are...
The 28th Annual Sommer Sports Great Floridian Triathlon will take place on Saturday, October 20th. Over 1,000 athletes and spectators are anticipated to visit downtown Clermont during the weekend. The event begins at Victory Pointe Park and finishes on Minneola Ave...
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is seeking sponsorship for Light Up Center Lake. Each year the club maintains and improves light displays around Center Lake during the Christmas holiday. They use sponsorship dollars to fund their student and local...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin The Clermont Performing Art Center’s Mainstage was host to Joe Mariano’s nationally celebrated Pop, Rock & Doo Wopp concert this past week. Hundreds of bee-boppin’ fans attended with safe face masks and...
For a limited time, Daughters of the American Revolutions (DAR) Mondays are back at Cooper Memorial Library. A representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution will be at the library on October 22, 29, November 19, and 26th...
Submitted by the Kiwanis Club of Clermont    Students through the 5th grade were recognized recently with a ceremony acknowledging their accomplishments.    Terrific Kids is a Kiwanis-sponsored program that supports character building and recognizes students for modifying their behavior to become the...
Pastfinders is a small local society nestled in the hills of Clermont.  Pastfinders is housed at Cooper Memorial Library where over 1,700 research books are found in a room located at the library.  There are 4 computers for public...
Jacob Stein, principal of Mount Dora Middle School, has been named Lake County’s Principal of the Year for 2019-20, and Charles Feld, assistant principal at East Ridge High School, is the district’s new Assistant Principal of the Year. The announcements...
  SunRail is offering extended train service every Friday from November 25 through December 30. The extra southbound train will depart the DeBary Station at 9:30 p.m. and travel to the Poinciana Station, making all station stops along the way....
On Thursday, April 22, two sessions will be held by ZOOM for parents of incoming kindergarten students. Sessions will be held at 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm Roundup will include Enrollment information Campus Tour School Information Overview Meeting link below https://lake-k12-fl-us.zoom.us/j/94881639716?pwd=VjdZakdBbk1TaU1VNE43ZWNhOWJyUT09
Anyone who has met Doris Bloodsworth knows that she has many amazing talents and interests not the least of which is her love of South Lake County and its history.  Doris is an award-winning journalist and author.  She has...
On Saturday, December 10th, at 10 am, Groveland kicked off its charming 31st Annual Christmas Parade. The theme of this year's holiday events was, "Christmas Cheer Throughout the Years", highlighting seasonal traditions as part of the conclusion to the...
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin Ellen Korbin purchased property in 2005 on Citrus Tower Blvd. and built the Café Boquett Restaurant featuring gourmet foods and coffees from around the world. Unfortunately, when the economy took a downward spiral, she...
Brandon Cummings, Student Library Assistant, welcomes patrons to the Cooper Memorial Library.  Gayle Wussick, a member of the Clermont Garden Club, has shared a chrysanthemum with the library for the month of November.   It is a great time to...
The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2023 to college students, according to Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays. Applicants must be registered Florida voters and live in the state for at least the...
Lake County and the Office of Visit Lake celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week from May 2-8. The annual celebration highlights the contributions of the travel industry, and this year’s theme, titled “The Power of Travel,” spotlights the critical...
The Women’s Giving Alliance (WGA) awarded a $15,500 grant to Be Free Lake and $31,749 to E3 Family Solutions. Both organizations will be addressing mental health and prevention of “at-risk” behaviors for middle and high school students.  “It’s pretty incredible to work...
Coming to Clermont: Costco Wholesale Warehouse is a membership-only warehouse club that offers a wide range of products at discounted prices, from groceries and electronics to home goods and appliances. The Warehouse will be located on a 20-acre site...
A limited number of openings are available for interns and students interested in monitoring the Monarch and Queen population of butterflies and studying the OE disease in these species with Dr. Marc Minno and David Biega.  Call 352-429-5566 or email...
For the 10th year in a row, the Lake County Landfill is making one man’s trash, another man’s treasure - or transportation. Whether it’s a precious holiday gift for a child or the only form of transportation for an...
Article and Photos by Chuck Seaver, SOUTH LAKE TABLET   The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5277 and the Women's Auxiliary Unit, Clermont held its annual student scholarship and teacher appreciation luncheon on Saturday, January 14th.   Local students were recognized by both...
Feature Story & Photos By: Larry H. Oskin Diane Wilson of D & R Kitchen and Bath Remodel just celebrated the grand opening of its new Clermont showroom, located in the Sunnyside Plaza by Highway 50, just west of Route...
Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. Terrific Kids at Imagine South Lake Charter School Kindergarten: William Yunker, Marilia Silva, Camyron Leckie, Ramsey Gorgone, Audrey Lockhart,...
Tickets are on sale for extraordinary entertainment at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. Main Stage performances, Friday Night Shows at the Black Box and Charlie Grinker's "Favorite Monents are all part of CPAC season's line up.   Enjoy an evening out....
Feature Story and Photos by Larry H. Oskin The Groveland Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments recently launched a series of new outreach initiatives to build better relationships with all residents, businesses, government representatives and the entire community. Groveland Public Safety...
Matlack’s Outlet Garden Center and Tree Farm on C.R. 561, south of Hwy. 50, has been chosen as the Clermont Garden Clubs’ “Holiday Yard of the Month”. You will find acres of quality trees, bushes, and flowers to turn...
The Bennett Law Center and the City of Groveland are proud to partner and host the city's first "One Love" Reggae Music Festival.  The festival celebrates reggae month.  Enjoy the sweet sounds of reggae music and some spicy jerk...
The City of Groveland continually strives to provide educational opportunities for residents and guests to appreciate its diverse community. In honor of Juneteenth, Groveland will join in with numerous other cities across the nation in celebrating the historically monumental...
"Since the Lake County Animal Shelter transitioned to a no-kill facility, the current shelter has struggled with overcrowding. The new facility will allow us to better serve the pets as they wait for new homes," said Lake County Animal...
The South Lake Junior Woman's Club (SLJWC) is seeking sponsors for its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 4.  The SLJWC is a 501-C3 organization, which is a part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) a...
In response to its residents, the city created the Downtown- Waterfront Master Plan, with the goal of making the downtown Clermont area one of the nation’s top places to live and train. The Clermont Boat Ramp, completed in 2020,...
Home2 Suites by Hilton Clermont is opened and recently celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by hosting the monthly South Lake Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. The hotel features 102 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious...
In 1983, Clermont resident, avid runner and nursery owner Fred Sommer participated in his first triathlon and fell in love with a sport so new it didn't have official rules or distances for each of the three components - swimming,...
It's kitten season and The Animal League is going Kitten Krazy. Please open your heart and home. For a list of available pets, go to https://theanimalleague.org/available-pets/    
John Griffin, former Groveland city council member, veteran, successful business owner and musician, died Wednesday evening, January 23, at the age of 74. He had been in declining health for several years but finished out his term as a...
Children who use their library card to check out three or more items from a Lake County library March 1-31, 2023 will receive a FREE child's ticket (ages 4-11) to this year's Lake County Fair! All 16 Lake Libraries are participating. Supplies are limited, so...
Feature Story & Photos by Larry H. Oskin, South Lake Tablet Mohawk Surgery Center celebrated its grand opening. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new surgery center was developed by Dr. Feiner, Dr. Abukhadrah and Dr. Rahhal. They...
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